Registered Nurse – New Graduate Residency

St. David's Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

St. David’s Medical Center in Austin offers a comprehensive RN Residency for new graduates, transitioning from student to professional nurse through clinical rotations, preceptorship, and classroom learning.

Participants provide direct patient care, document in the EHR, and work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced acute care setting, supported by ongoing coaching, simulation, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Texas or eligibility for licensure by start date.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred or obtained after hire.
• Completion of accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in an RN residency setting.
• Perform patient assessments and monitor clinical status.
• Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapy as ordered.
• Document in the EHR accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team on plans.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses and discharge instructions.
• Adhere to infection control and safety policies.
• Participate in classroom education, simulations, and labs.
• Engage in feedback from preceptors to improve practice.
• Support quality and patient experience initiatives.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

IV therapy

EHR documentation

Care planning

Clinical triage

Vital signs

Wound care

Patient education

Infection control

Education

ADN or BSN

Job description

St. David’s Medical Center in Austin seeks New Grad Registered Nurses for our comprehensive RN Residency. In this structured program, you’ll transition from student to professional nurse through guided clinical rotations, preceptorship, and classroom learning. Provide direct patient care, perform assessments, administer medications, and document in the EHR under close support. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced, acute care setting that emphasizes safety, respect, and compassion, while advancing your skills with ongoing coaching, simulation training, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate direct patient care under RN residency guidelines
• Perform patient assessments and monitor vital signs and clinical status
• Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapy per orders and protocols
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR accurately and timely
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health team members on care plans
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and discharge instructions
• Follow infection control, safety, and hospital policies at all times
• Participate in classroom education, simulations, and skills labs within the residency
• Seek and apply feedback from preceptors and educators to improve practice
• Support quality, patient experience, and evidence-based care initiatives

Core Clinical Skills

• Patient assessment
• Medication administration
• IV therapy
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation
• Care planning
• Clinical triage
• Vital signs monitoring
• Wound care
• Patient and family education
• Infection control

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Requirements

• Active RN license in Texas or eligibility for licensure by start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred or obtained after hire
• Completion of accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
• Participation in hospital RN residency program requirements